US Corporate Law Program

A unique three-week course that is specifically designed for legal professionals from around the world who want to increase their understanding of US Corporate Law and improve their Legal English skills.

Why Delaware?

The State of Delaware is known worldwide for the widely respected decisions of its courts in the field of corporate law. Located in the City of Newark, the University of Delaware English Language Institute (ELI) is in an ideal position to take advantage of the corporate and commercial legal activities that take place in Delaware.

Many types of companies were incorporated in Delaware, including:

Fortune 500 companies

Most of the companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

Many of the nation’s largest banks

Thousands of foreign companies

As a result, Delaware is routinely the site of important corporate litigation.

Professional Visitations and Meetings

Participants visit several

state and federal courts

law firms

company legal departments

government agencies in Delaware, New York, and Washington DC

Participants will also meet with judges and their staff. These visitations provide a first-hand look at the important locations where law “happens” in the US, and offer additional opportunities to meet colleagues and make contacts that can benefit both parties for years to come.

Seminars take place on campus and at various host law firms and courts. The seminars employ a case study method and are presented by faculty attorneys and by outstanding members of the legal community. These activities allow participants to “meet the experts,” and provide the opportunity to focus on specific areas of corporate law and practice time for discussion.

Seminars

Introduction to corporations

Traditional business organizations and agency principles

Incorporation

Capitalization

Organizing the corporation

Corporate authority: function and authority of shareholders, directors, and officers